THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 11 September 2023

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Pedestrian accident: Pickup kills elderly woman en route to doctor

 

Photo: KhaoSod

 

A tragic pedestrian accident occurred when a woman was killed by a pickup truck while on her way to the doctor. Despite the driver’s attempt to flee, a six-wheeled truck managed to block his escape. The deceased’s daughter revealed that her mother was heading to the doctor without informing her children as she did not want to disturb them due to their late work schedules.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306314-pedestrian-accident-pickup-kills-elderly-woman-en-route-to-doctor/

 

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Thai man physically beat wife to death at construction site in Bangkok

 

Photo via Facebook/ คลองหันแดง นิวส์

 

A Thai man turned himself in to police last night after he physically beat his wife to death in the dormitory of a construction site in the Thong Lor neighbourhood of Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306315-thai-man-physically-beat-wife-to-death-at-construction-site-in-bangkok/

 

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Move Forward MP says government overestimating benefit of digital wallet scheme

 

 

Move Forward party-list MP Chaiwat Sathawornwichit has claimed that the government has over-estimated the benefits of the “digital wallet” scheme in boosting the economy, as the timing is not right for its implementation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306316-move-forward-mp-says-government-overestimating-benefit-of-digital-wallet-scheme/

 

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Stray dog sanctuary’s ‘leash’ of hope in jeopardy as land lease nears end

 

Picture courtesy of Hope For Strays Foundation

 

In an unexpected turn of events, Hope for Strays Foundation, a registered non-profit organisation, is facing a critical situation. Located in Nongprue, to the east of Pattaya, the Foundation is a sanctuary for over 300 dogs. However, the impending end of the land lease in March of next year has put the existence of the shelter in jeopardy. A new home is urgently needed for these dogs, and the current shelter must be dismantled.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306317-stray-dog-sanctuary’s-‘leash’-of-hope-in-jeopardy-as-land-lease-nears-end/

 

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Alexandrine parakeets in Nonthaburi temple saved

 

 

A temple in Nonthaburi province has agreed to delay its plan to pull down dead Yang trees (Dipterocarpus alatus) in its compound, after 12 Alexandrine parakeets were found nesting there.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306319-alexandrine-parakeets-in-nonthaburi-temple-saved/

 

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Thai court extends detention of 6 police officers, denies bail

 

 

The Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases granted a police request today (Monday) to have six police officers detained for 12 days, pending investigation into their alleged misconduct in abetting the escape of two murder suspects and destroying evidence.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306320-thai-court-extends-detention-of-6-police-officers-denies-bail/

 

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Giant Python Causes Electrical Fire in Pattaya, Snake Survives

 

 

A 3-meter-long python slithered along an electrical wire and caused an electrical fire in Soi Buakhao 15, Pattaya, on the morning of September 11th. The snake survived the incident with minor burns and injuries.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306321-giant-python-causes-electrical-fire-in-pattaya-snake-survives/

 

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